The UNG Ranger-Athlete-Warrior Cool Guy:
Everybody in the cadet world knows him and if you’re within ten feet of him, you will too. The summertime warrior is a special breed of cadet that has been “training” all or part of the summer and is proud to let you know it. He may have gone to Cadet Summer Camp, spent some time with an actual army unit, went to special training or maybe just graduated the NCO course at school. Either way, you’ll be able to recognize him by some stripes on his chest, a loud mouth, and a chest puffed out so hard his face has a blue tint to it.
The 5th Year Kid:
This guy or girl simply does not care anymore. There is one thing and one thing only on his or her mind: getting out of Dahlonega. They are frequently found off campus, and when they are on campus, the question is always, “Didn’t you graduate last semester?” We believe this guy lives at Johnny B’s, but we’re not completely sure.
The Freshman-Froggy:
The “recruit” is probably one of the friendliest cadets on campus. You will ALWAYS find this freshman in a uniform and he can be seen everywhere around campus greeting just about everyone in a uniform. He’s a little awkward the first few weeks of school and is intimidated by his non-cadet classmates (especially girls). He is also known to have a buzz-cut and will never be out past 8 p.m.
The Prom Queen:
This freshman was the “it” girl at her high school and seems to think that still holds some weight here in the big leagues. She tries so hard every day to look like a junior or a senior. She is dressed to the nines every day, and even after recognizing that people don’t really dress up to go to class, she still does it. She is usually very attractive and frequents the rec center and anywhere sorority girls and fraternity guys can get a look at her. She is a known party animal and frequents any place away from where freshmen would normally be found.
Gym Rat John:
This guy was likely a star athlete in high school and now that he’s somewhere without a football team, he lifts. His diet consists of anything in a powder form that he can scoop and eggs. Lots of eggs. He will rarely be seen with actual clothes on. He will be wearing gym clothes 24 hours a day. He lives in the rec center, but only on the first floor and his main subject of interest is the prom queen.
The Operator Junkie:
This guy wants you to know he’s affiliated with the military at all times and isn’t afraid to talk about it, either. During the day, he’s likely a cadet and after hours you will easily be able to recognize him by his Oakley shades, faded jeans, big belt, military boots, and a shirt with an assault rifle on it. Common themes among the Operator Junkies include things like “Assault Life,” “Grunt Style,” “Infidel,” and really anything involving guns and an American flag. His vehicle will also feature stickers with weapons on them, a U.S. Army sticker, and possibly something blue expressing his love for the infantry. This guy is one of the easiest to identify on campus out of uniform.
The Eno Clan:
Anytime it isn’t raining outside, you will find this group of students setting up their hammocks all across campus. Popular spots include trees in front of Gaillard Hall, behind Barnes Hall, and in front of Lewis Hall. No one knows for sure what goes on in these colorful hammocks, but evidence suggests it's a little more than just an afternoon study session.
